INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY

Early day motion 632, tabled 11 May 1999 by John McDonnell (Labour). Signed by 47 members.

That this House, on International Nurses Day, expresses its gratitude for the vital role played by nurses in maintaining the health of the nation; and calls upon the Government to introduce a national scheme to compensate fully those nurses and all emergency staff working over the millennium period.

Signatures by party: Labour 29, Liberal Democrat 10, UUP 4, Plaid Cymru 2, Labour/Co-operative 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.